SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BRIGHTWOK KITCHEN.

YOUR CALL. 58/100

21 E ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 29, 2026 · passed

1 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 MONTHS
since Jul 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 29
2026
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ROLLING CARTS,DISH RACKS,SINK BASINS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL ON BOTH SIDES AT FRONT ENTRY TO PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JAN 22
2026
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN.RICE,STEAK,EGGS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:33 P.M.(COS)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 11 LBS. COOKED RICE-98.6F-114.6F IN HOT HOLDIMG UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 11LBS. $6.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 3- DOZEN SHELLED EGGS-49.5F,1LBS. SHREEDED SWEET POTATOS-49.1F IN A PAN AT GRILL . PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.4LBS. $30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION )(COS)

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 75.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ROLLING CARTS,DISH RACKS,SINK BASINS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL ON BOTH SIDES AT FRONT ENTRY TO PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2619990 7/2/25 NOT CORRECTED-#47-4-101.19 : OBSERVED RUST ON GREEN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN MIDDLE OF REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND MIDDLE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.#49-4-601.11(B) : OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.#51-5-205.15 : OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA( NEAR WALK IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA( NEAR WALK IN COOLER) AND MAINTAIN.#55-6-501.12 : OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT . INSTRUCTED MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND IN CORNERS IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND IN CORNERS IN STORAGE CLOSET.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

JUL 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED DURING LICENSE INSPECTION(NOTE: CITATION FOR VIOLATION ISSUED DURING CANVASS INSPECTION ON 07/02/2025)

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUST ON GREEN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN MIDDLE OF REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND MIDDLE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA( NEAR WALK IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA( NEAR WALK IN COOLER) AND MAINTAIN.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDERNEATH AND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND UNDERNEATH AND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT . INSTRUCTED MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND IN CORNERS IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND IN CORNERS IN STORAGE CLOSET.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NON SMOOTH AREA ON PLANK ON WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR PLANK ABOVE WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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